Read Nam Le’s short story as well as the other assigned reading. Le references the My Lai massacre that took place during the Vietnam War. Consider the two assigned readings for this module: How do events of the war inform the relationship between father and son? How does the Le’s story comment upon issues of … Read more
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The goal of this assignment is to explain how specific sociological elements are present in an in-depth manner as it pertains to deviance. This is not a film summary nor a film review.
Using the textbook, define each of the four components of culture: language, values, norms (behaviors), and symbols. Be sure to paraphrase and cite your sources if applicable.
There are major changes occurring in our social world regarding drug use and legalization. Most states have legalized medicinal marijuana, and around half have legalized recreational use of the drug. And there is a popular view that minority communities are more prone to drug abuse than are White regions. The data, however, indicate that African … Read more
1. What is a recent event that “just happened” but became culturally meaningful? Why did this event become meaningful while many other things that “just happened” did not? Be very specific and detailed. 2. How is the Black Lives Matter movement framed? Be specific and discuss at least two ways it is framed. (This may … Read more
1. Write a short summary of “The $12 Million Stuffed Shark” and explain how it is relevant to the material we covered in this unit. 2. Where should sociologists focus their study: high culture or popular culture? Why? 3. Apply some of the theories from cultural sociology that we have learned thus far to … Read more
Wealth InequalityCOLLAPSE Watch this 12-minute clip in which income inequality is discussed. What are your reactions to this video? Which of the three societies presented in the video would you most like to live in? Why? Are you surprised at the level of inequality in the United States? What may explain the growing wealth inequality in … Read more
Purpose of the Assignment: The purpose of this assignment is to have you evaluate sociological research design. You will do this by identifying flaws and proposing solutions to those flaws in validity, reliability, and generalizability found in the research methodology of the provided research scenario. You will also demonstrate your sociological understanding of groups and leadership. Through … Read more
Sociologists are Social Scientists and, as scientists, emphasize the importance of conducting value-free Sociological research. What tools/methods/techniques do Sociologists use in order to engage in non-biased, value-free research? How do sociologists try to remove their personal biases? In what ways can the scientific method help to ensure a value free perspective toward research?